Halloween costume parade and photo contest

Oct. 28: The annual downtown Halloween costume parents for children and their families will begin at 2 p.m. at the Clock Tower at the St. Augustine Visitor Information Center, 1 Castillo Drive, and will end in the downtown Plaza for the costume judging. Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. Safe trick-or-treating will take place along the historic streets of the downtown area from 3:30 to 5 p.m. after the costume judging. The event is free and open to the public. Diane Lane of Ancient City Tours organizes the event each year. Call 827-0807.

Halloween photo contest

In addition to the costume parade, Ancient City Tours is hosting a Halloween photo contest. Photos can be submitted at http://staugustine.com/halloween.

Entries must be received by Nov. 2, with the winners announced on Nov. 6.

A grand prize overall winner will receive a $100 Visa card; first place winners from each category will win a $25 Publix gift card; and second place winners from each category will receive a $15 Publix gift card.